Medieval Torture.

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2 Medieval TortureTorture was used during the Middle Ages for three reasons:To force confessions or secret information from those accusedTo discourage dissent and intellectual freedomTo persuade Jews, Muslims, and other non-believers to accept Christianity

16 The Chastity BeltUsed to prevent infidelity and encourage women to be faithfulUsed to prevent women from being raped

17 The Garrotte Iron collar with iron rod being tightened from behindVictim died from asphyxiation and because spinal cord was being crushedUsed in Spain until 1975

18 Inquisitional Chair Spikes cover back, armrest, and seatVictim strapped around waist,wrist, and chestUsed up until the 19th Century

19 The Rack Stretched victim until bones and joints were pulled apartIf victim did not die they were often so injured they could not take part in a confession

20 Cat`s Paw or Spanish TicklerUsed to rip victims fleshfrom the boneVictims tied up by hands and feet

21 The Wheel One of the most painful and common acts of tortureVictim tied down with limbs spreadCross pieces placed under joints and limbs and then smashedwith iron-tyred edge of the wheel

22 The Heretic`s ForkForks penetrated the skin under the chin and over the chestForks did not penetrate into vital points, prolonging suffering before death

23 The SawInflicted for a variety of crimes including witchcraft, rebellion, and military disobedience.Victim inverted to slow down general loss of blood so he did not loose consciousness at once, and could endure longer suffering.

27 Rat Torture Rats used to eat away at the victim’s body.Would put rat under a bowl and then heat it.Rat would end up eating through the victim trying to escape

28 Pear of AnguishUsed to get a confession or to cause miscarriages of a woman who cheated on her husband.Was slowly opened up

29 Foot RoastingThey would put the victim’s legs in the foot stocks and put hot coals underneath or light a fire.It would burn the legs to the bone

30 Pillory Torture Used to embarrass victimsStuff could be thrown at themThey would be beaten or whipped

31 Crocodile TubePut into a coffin like case with spikes like crocodile teeth.They would put fire under the tube and heat it up but also close the tube in more and more on the victim’s bodyUsed on thieves

38 Brain Page Answer the following question in your notebookHow/Why have we, as a world and society, gone from one that uses torture devices to one like today—that, in America stresses humanity? What events, inventions, etc.. have occurred to help us get where we are today? Is this progress? Why do you think some countries still use torture today? Should Torture be aloud during times of war?